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New Culver's restaurant coming to Hartland

A new Culver's restaurant is currently under construction in the Hartland Towne Square shopping plaza near the northeast corner of M-59 and US 23 in Hartland Township.(Photo: Rendering courtesy Lloyd Rayburn)

“Lots of people, including my family, travel outside Hartland for dining,”Rayburn said.“This will be a nice addition to the community.”

Culver's is known for its signature sandwich, the Butterburger, as well is its creamy frozen custard. The restaurant also features chicken tenders, cod, soups, salads, cheese curds and other dishes.

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An excavator moves dirt on property just east of the Tim Horton's on Highland Road in Hartland Township Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017.(Photo: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily)

Rayburn, who lives in Hartland, said he’s been a customer of Culver’s for years and plans to make the new venture his full-time occupation.

“Culver’s isn’t just looking for investors,” he said. “They want owner/operators. I wasn’t just looking for a franchise, I sought out Culvers. I like the food, the atmosphere and the culture. I said ‘Hartland needs one of these.'”

The restaurant will be located east of the existing Tim Horton’s/Cold Stone Creamery. It will have an outdoor patio with seating for 16 to 20 guests.

The Hartland Township Planning Commission reviewed and approved the site plan in June.

Township board approval is not required, said Supervisor James Wickman, because Hartland Towne Square is a planned development.

“The planned development paves the way for many of the things that come in,” Wickman said, noting township officials often hear from residents who want additional restaurants nearby.

The Hartland Towne Square development was approved by the township in 2008. With the addition of Culver's, one lot remains open at the northwest corner of Clark Road, with several others still available near Meijer, where Emagine Entertainment recently reached a deal to build a movie theater on a 7.5-acre parcel.

The New Culver's location in Hartland will be Livingston County's second. A location opened in Genoa Township last year.

Contact reporter Laura Colvin at 517-552-2848 or lcolvin@livingstondaily.com or follow her on Twitter: @LauraColvin22